The fact that We Were Promised Jetpacks’s first headlining tour was sold out across the board (and the fact that the band has played alongside the likes of Frightened Rabbit, Passion Pit and Jimmy Eat World) is a pretty good indication that this band is on to something great. Each song by the Edinburgh quartet [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
Sons And Daughters are a heavy-hitting indie-rock band from Scotland that hooks you in with driving guitars and pumping bass lines. The insistent rhythm gives “Rose Red,” off Mirror Mirror (Domino), an ’80s feel. In the song’s video, singer Adele Bethel struts around on an abandoned farm in a bold red dress and belts it [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): The Knux New Orleans hip-hop duo the Knux is supporting latest album She’s So Up. The Jay Leno Show (NBC): Lisa Hannigan Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan will plug brand new album [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
Already known as a talented singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and audio engineer, TW Walsh is on his own this time around with new solo album Songs Of Pain And Leisure, due out October 11 via Graveface. “Make It Rhyme” is a despairing song about always being led by someone else’s actions; one step forward is two steps [...]
MAGNET contributing editor Jud Cost is sharing some of the wealth of classic films he’s been lucky enough to see over the past 40 years. Trolling the backwaters of cinema, he has worked up a list of more than 100 titles—from the ’20s through the ’80s—that you may have missed. A new selection, all currently [...]
In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, [...]
If you’re itching to embark on an experimental and hazy electronic journey, look no further than Warm Ghost‘s proper debut, Narrows (Partisan), which came out today. This innovative duo uses rich lyrics that buoyantly stay afloat above lethargic synths and pulsating bass. Narrows takes listeners into a world of duality that, according to the band’s [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC): Glen Campbell Country legend Glen Campbell is promoting his latest album, Ghost On The Canvas, which will unfortunately be his farewell due to his recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The Late Late Show With Craig [...]
